South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
South African Christians who would like to know more about how modern science relates to faith in God are invited to attend the annual Faith and Reason Conference (FRC) in Pretoria on Saturday, August 17. The theme of Christianity and Science was chosen for the 7th annual FRC following the […]
[notice]PETER TARANTAL of OM South Africa attended the biannual WENSA (World Evangelisation Network of South Africa) National Consultation at the Good News, Convention Centre, Muldersdrift, from July 16 to July 18. This is his report on the event. [/notice] About 120 leaders of church and mission in and from South […]
The second Anti Human Trafficking Conference in Port Elizabeth on August 31 will ‘raise the bar’ in equipping the Body of Christ to work together against the evil of human trafficking, said co-convenor Major Margaret Stafford. Speakers at the conference at Fountain Vineyard Church are Professor Beatri Kruger (above), of […]
Originally published by The Christian Institute A prayer for the new royal baby has been released by the Church of England, asking God to surround the family with “the light of hope and the warmth of your love”. The prayer also asks for “patience and wisdom” for William and Catherine […]
DR. BRENÉ BROWN Research Professor, University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work Groundbreaking researcher into the topics of shame, worthiness and courage Exploring the interplay between vulnerability and empathy, she encourages people to experience “whole-hearted” living from a place of authenticity A compelling storyteller, her TED talks, The Power […]
Christians differ on Madiba legacy Nelson Mandela spent his 95th birthday today in a Pretoria hospital, where the surprise latest news is that his health is improving remarkably well and he has smiled and nodded at birthday visitors. The streets outside the Mediclinic Heart Hospital where the former President […]
[notice]Gateway News Volunteer Reporter Mark Volmink writes about a Mandela Day visit to Victory Outreach Christian Recovery Home in Cape Town today together with his workplace colleagues. One of his colleagues on the visit was himself restored to God, his wife and family and his health three years ago while […]
Marriage has been stripped of its meaning, say churches Originally published in The Telegraph Gay rights activists are celebrating an “historic” moment after same-sex marriage was officially legalised – but churches claimed marriage has been “stripped” of its meaning. MPs cheered in the House of Commons as it was announced […]
Unashamedly Ethical responds to controversy Christian business leader and founder and chairman of Unashamedly Ethical, Graham Power has responded to media reports questioning his integrity and suggesting that his Christian faith and activities are inconsistent with his role in the construction industry. “I wish to set the record straight,” says […]
Christian workplace ministry initiative Call42 which launched as a national workplace survey in 2011 is now making a shift to become a national network platform for Christian workplace ministry. Following the completion of the national survey and publication of the survey results through various media channels, a wide network of workplace […]